Northwest Local Schools vs. the Ohio state average. And what CBA offers instead.
Source: Ohio School Report Cards 2024–2025 & Public School Review
Northwest Local serves 8,400+ students across 11 schools. Your child can easily become a face in the crowd. At CBA, with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, teachers know every student by name, adjust to their pace, and communicate directly with parents.
CBA provides a calm, disciplined environment where kids can focus on learning. No chaos. Just a school that feels like a community. Our relaxed but respectful culture lets kids be kids while still being held to high standards.
CBA is a Christian school rooted in daily Bible instruction and chapel. Where faith isn't a side subject, it's woven into everything. Our welcoming, relaxed environment focuses on building character, integrity, and a biblical worldview. Families choose CBA because faith and learning go hand in hand. Many of our families chose CBA for its personal, Christ-centered approach to education.
CBA is at 7645 Winton Road. A straight shot from Colerain and Groesbeck. No complicated logistics, no long highway commute. Your child’s school is close to home with the community feel that a big district can’t match.
Every Ohio family qualifies for the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship. No income cap, no district restriction. Here’s what CBA actually costs after the scholarship:
| K-5 Tuition | $6,466/year |
| EdChoice Scholarship | – $6,166/year |
| Remaining Tuition | $0 for most families$300 if household income is above 250% FPL |
| Textbook Fee | $550/year |
| Registration Fee$125 by April 1 · $175 by June 1 · $225 after | $125–$225 |
| Your Total Annual Cost | $675 – $775 |
Lower-income families pay even less. If your household income is below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, the tuition gap is covered. You’d only pay the registration and textbook fees ($675–$775/year). That’s roughly $65/month for private school.
All families can set up a 10-month payment plan. Mrs. Loftis handles all the EdChoice paperwork so you don’t have to navigate the process alone.
Schedule a tour, ask about EdChoice, or just get your questions answered. Mrs. Loftis is ready to help.
If you’re a parent in Colerain or Groesbeck looking for a different option for your child’s education, Central Baptist Academy is a short drive down Winton Road. CBA has served Cincinnati families since 1968, providing K-8 students with a safe, structured, faith-based education where every child is known, challenged, and loved.
Northwest Local School District is one of the larger districts in Hamilton County, serving over 8,400 students across 11 schools. While the district’s overall numbers. 42% math proficiency and 50% reading proficiency. Are closer to state averages than some neighboring districts, the middle school numbers tell a different story: math proficiency drops to just 36%. In a district this size, individual students can easily get lost.
The biggest draw for Northwest Local families isn’t just academics. It’s the personal attention. CBA offers 15:1 student-teacher ratios, individualized instruction, and direct parent-teacher communication. Teachers know every student’s strengths, challenges, and personality. That’s not possible when your child is one of 8,400.Colerain and Groesbeck families also value CBA's faith-centered approach. With daily Bible instruction, weekly chapel, and an environment where faith and learning are inseparable, CBA offers a Christian education rooted in character, integrity, and biblical values. In a warm, family-centered atmosphere where every child is known.
Thanks to the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, every Ohio family qualifies. No income cap, no district restriction. The state provides up to $6,166 per year toward K-8 tuition. CBA tuition is $6,466 for K-5 and $6,566 for 6-8, leaving a tuition gap of just $300–$400.
Here’s the full picture of annual costs after EdChoice:
Tuition gap after scholarship: $300–$400
Textbook fee: $550 per student
Registration fee: $125 (by April 1) / $175 (by June 1) / $225 (after June 1)
Total annual cost: $975–$1,075 per student. With a 10-month payment plan available, that’s as low as $98/month.
Families below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level may qualify for additional EdChoice support that covers the tuition gap entirely. For those families, the annual cost is just the textbook and registration fees. $675–$775 per student, or about $68–$78/month on the payment plan. Mrs. Loftis handles all the EdChoice paperwork for you.
CBA is located at 7645 Winton Road, Building A, Cincinnati, OH 45224. Whether you’re in Colerain, Groesbeck, Mt. Healthy, Finneytown, or North College Hill, CBA is a convenient drive from anywhere in the northwest Cincinnati area.
Ready to learn more? Call (513) 521-5481 or visit us on Winton Road. Mrs. Loftis is happy to answer your questions and walk you through every step of the enrollment and EdChoice process.
Central Baptist Academy welcomes families from across the Cincinnati area. Learn more about how CBA serves your neighborhood:
Learn more about the EdChoice Scholarship and how it makes private education affordable, or visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page for the full breakdown.
